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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.97, 1,154.72 and 307.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.97, 1,154.72 and 307.51 is: 461.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.97 : 1,154.72 = 307.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.97/1,154.72 = 307.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.97x = 1,154.72 × 307.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.97x = 355,085.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,085.83/769.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.17

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